About this Event
Join us to celebrate the release of THIRTY LOVE, a new novel from author Tom Vellner, who will be joined in conversation with Dylan Marron.
THIRTY LOVE is a must-read for fans of queer sports romances.
Things heat up on and off the court for two tennis rivals in this steamy debut gay sports rom-com, perfect for fans of TJ Alexander and Casey McQuiston.
American tennis star Leo Chambers is determined to win the US Open by thirty, the age when many players feel retirement looming. He’s just a year away from that dreaded birthday, but he can’t find his focus—considering he hasn’t told anyone he’s gay, he’s clashing with his strict coach (who also happens to be his dad), and he still can’t figure out how to beat his longtime nemesis on tour, Gabe Montoya, who, well, hits different. Gabe is playing better than ever, and Leo can’t seem to escape him—and maybe he doesn’t want to escape him.
Leo’s other obstacle is Sascha Volkov, a Russian legend who has such a powerful influence on the tennis world, he would destroy Leo’s career if he found out that he’s gay.
No distractions, Leo reminds himself. But when Gabe makes a shocking announcement, Leo is thrown off his game—in more ways than one. Ready? Play.
ABOUT TOM:
Tom Vellner is a writer, editor, and mediocre tennis player. A former staff writer at BuzzFeed, he has also contributed to VICE, Thrillist, ACLU Magazine, and more. He lives in the Hudson Valley with his husband and two dogs. Thirty Love is his debut novel.
ABOUT DYLAN:
Dylan Marron is an award-winning writer and producer. He hosted and produced Conversations with People Who Hate Me, a podcast where he called up the people behind negative comments on the internet. The show was selected as a Podcast Pick by USA Today and The Guardian, named "the timeliest podcast" by FastCompany, and won a Webby Award. Dylan’s TED Talk, “Empathy is Not Endorsement,” has been viewed millions of times worldwide. His book Conversations with People Who Hate Me was hailed by the Associated Press as “a fascinating meditation on human connection and on finding common ground with people you never thought possible.” He writes for the Emmy Award–winning television series Ted Lasso.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Love & Legends Books, 667 Washington Ave, Brooklyn, United States
USD 28.52
